tribes

Example Sentences

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"It's not Marshall Haftar's army, nor an army for the east, west or south. It's the army of all Libyans, tribes and families."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

For the tribes who have rallied and prayed, a burning question is whether the land will again reflect their vision, or remain shaped by decisions made by others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

But some local tribes say it’s not enough because they lack decision-making power.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

These migratory tribes, moving throughout central and northwestern Europe from the Iron Age into the Middle Ages, developed a visceral, abstract visual language that—far from being purely decorative—is alive with motion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Babiki’s family was Pedi, one of South Africa’s smaller tribes.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah